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None of the ODI players will be involved as they are obviously in NZ so a good chance for lesser known players to make names for themselves, although, the quality obviously won't be as good without the country's best players.

Pathetic to see Hussain Talat at #9 below Ifti uncle. Similarly, Rizwan is turning out to be a dissapointing captain.

He is scoring consistently, it is irrelevant then if he bats ahead of a fan favourite, it is his natural batting position, both him and Rizwan have one of the best understandings in domestic cricket and they always churn out scores like this together and have been doing so since 2012

He is scoring consistently, it is irrelevant then if he bats ahead of a fan favourite, it is his natural batting position, both him and Rizwan have one of the best understandings in domestic cricket and they always churn out scores like this together and have been doing so since 2012

Today Hussain Talat coming at 6 is the reason why SNGPL lost against PIA

He isn't actually. Despite enjoying his best patch, he scored 145* at <100 SR batting first and in this latest match he was the only reason his team didn't reach 400.

What he is doing is making numbers, exploiting the lower quality attack (and fielding, captaincy), to make selfish runs. Many batsmen can bat in top 3 and make a sweet 125 at 90 SR in domestics, these days almost in alternate innings, but that's probably isn't asked for from your openers these days, who starts innings in PP on absolute belters, against 2 machine stitched Kookaburra, which does swing/seem new or old. If BCCI selectors could have been fooled like this, then by now Pujara would have played 3 times more ODI than Azhar Ali and in these days of 300+ par game, he would have maintained a nice 50+/70+ stats for sure.

However, Shan is giving Ul Haq food for thought indeed - won't be surprised if he is called for the T20 squad!!!!!!

He isn't actually. Despite enjoying his best patch, he scored 145* at <100 SR batting first and in this latest match he was the only reason his team didn't reach 400.

What he is doing is making numbers, exploiting the lower quality attack (and fielding, captaincy), to make selfish runs. Many batsmen can bat in top 3 and make a sweet 125 at 90 SR in domestics, these days almost in alternate innings, but that's probably isn't asked for from your openers these days, who starts innings in PP on absolute belters, against 2 machine stitched Kookaburra, which does swing/seem new or old. If BCCI selectors could have been fooled like this, then by now Pujara would have played 3 times more ODI than Azhar Ali and in these days of 300+ par game, he would have maintained a nice 50+/70+ stats for sure.

However, Shan is giving Ul Haq food for thought indeed - won't be surprised if he is called for the T20 squad!!!!!!

Didn't say he was the solution. Just that he deserved a chance due to his current form.

Kamran has had many comebacks so it's no surprise when he fails. Maqsood hasn't had numerous comebacks .

Kamran is an International failure, because he is too limited in his array of shots. He is good at punching of the back foot and some cuts, which International teams can sort out quickly and block his scoring areas, which'll bring him out of his comfort zone - hence that average of 25-26 (may be 30, didn't check). But still, among many failures, the day he stood, he played some stunning knocks, which is the trait of such players - Afridi, Philo Wales, Romesh Kalu .... even the day our Kayes middles it, you'll see Brain Lara in it (but he still averages half of BCL). In domestics, KAkmal's weak links are not exposed, neither his limitations are that low that he can't overcome average domestic cricket, which because of these funny structure, is extremely poor. If this is Corporate one, imagine the regional one and I am sure he'll play against even more inferior opponents in Regional phase (Ahmed as well). In domestics, for his vast experience, he keeps floating within his limitations and wait for his time to pounce on, which obviously he gets frequently at lower level. That's exactly the reason why there exists two Ahmed Shehzad as well, (Shan Masood also - limited, but extremely disciplined cricketer, he'll dominate lower level cricket and, looking at the stats of these high scoring games, I can say the same for Sadaf Hussain also, but I haven't seen him, so won't claim that).

Maqsood is totally different beast - he has much wider ranges of shots, much much better timing, placement, much better balance and much better judgement of length (his front foot pull indicates how quickly he picks the length, which was Inzi's biggest asset as well). What he lacks from Kamran is that, KAkmal was blessed child of PAK cricket, played 10-12 years almost un-challenged, hence he has lot, lot more experience and he knows how to survive against average attack to cash on later. Maqsood's weakness is that it takes one mistake to get out and Misbah era has categorically destroyed the confidence of the man - from No. 5 to 4, 5, 6... 7 then to bench to doors. His defensive side of the game wasn't developed and it won't ever from bashing QEA bowlers. What he needed was 3/4 unconditional series at one go from No. 3 or 4 at the start of career regardless of whatever, to build his confidence and develop his game at the highest level under pro coaching - unfortunately something reserved for Azhar, Asad MoHa those days.

Still, any given day, I'll pick Maqsood over most of the batsmen picked for NZ and I'll pick UAkmal (if he isn't unfit) as WK in T20s.

Kamran is an International failure, because he is too limited in his array of shots. He is good at punching of the back foot and some cuts, which International teams can sort out quickly and block his scoring areas, which'll bring him out of his comfort zone - hence that average of 25-26 (may be 30, didn't check). But still, among many failures, the day he stood, he played some stunning knocks, which is the trait of such players - Afridi, Philo Wales, Romesh Kalu .... even the day our Kayes middles it, you'll see Brain Lara in it (but he still averages half of BCL). In domestics, KAkmal's weak links are not exposed, neither his limitations are that low that he can't overcome average domestic cricket, which because of these funny structure, is extremely poor. If this is Corporate one, imagine the regional one and I am sure he'll play against even more inferior opponents in Regional phase (Ahmed as well). In domestics, for his vast experience, he keeps floating within his limitations and wait for his time to pounce on, which obviously he gets frequently at lower level. That's exactly the reason why there exists two Ahmed Shehzad as well, (Shan Masood also - limited, but extremely disciplined cricketer, he'll dominate lower level cricket and, looking at the stats of these high scoring games, I can say the same for Sadaf Hussain also, but I haven't seen him, so won't claim that).

Maqsood is totally different beast - he has much wider ranges of shots, much much better timing, placement, much better balance and much better judgement of length (his front foot pull indicates how quickly he picks the length, which was Inzi's biggest asset as well). What he lacks from Kamran is that, KAkmal was blessed child of PAK cricket, played 10-12 years almost un-challenged, hence he has lot, lot more experience and he knows how to survive against average attack to cash on later. Maqsood's weakness is that it takes one mistake to get out and Misbah era has categorically destroyed the confidence of the man - from No. 5 to 4, 5, 6... 7 then to bench to doors. His defensive side of the game wasn't developed and it won't ever from bashing QEA bowlers. What he needed was 3/4 unconditional series at one go from No. 3 or 4 at the start of career regardless of whatever, to build his confidence and develop his game at the highest level under pro coaching - unfortunately something reserved for Azhar, Asad MoHa those days.

Still, any given day, I'll pick Maqsood over most of the batsmen picked for NZ and I'll pick UAkmal (if he isn't unfit) as WK in T20s.

Well said about Maqsood. I will never understand why he wasn't given a longer run at 3. If he had been backed I'm sure he would have gone to have a successful career. If given confidence, I'm sure he would outperform Hafeez at number 4 in NZ.

Well said about Maqsood. I will never understand why he wasn't given a longer run at 3. If he had been backed I'm sure he would have gone to have a successful career. If given confidence, I'm sure he would outperform Hafeez at number 4 in NZ.

I think he'll play in the t20s. Hope he takes his chance

Maqsood 1.0 had developed a habit of being a tullaybaaz with his feet going nowhere most of the time. The fact is he got lazy and did not work hard on his game, while international teams worked him out fairly quickly. Haven't seen much of him lately so I don't really know if he has improved on that, but a fit and firing Maqsood is very dangerous for sure.

Maqsood 1.0 had developed a habit of being a tullaybaaz with his feet going nowhere most of the time. The fact is he got lazy and did not work hard on his game, while international teams worked him out fairly quickly. Haven't seen much of him lately so I don't really know if he has improved on that, but a fit and firing Maqsood is very dangerous for sure.

He's done well in the last few months. We need a batter like him who can clear the ropes with ease. On current form he should have been in the squad.

A performing Umar'll be the MVP of this PAK side - people get excited with Sharjeel, but this guy is at another level when on song. On top of that, he can keep. Umar should be hell bent this time that if he is called back, either he bats in top 3 or don't bother. PAK must trust in players like Umar, Maqsood, Amin - players who can play proper attacking shots without much effort or losing balance and without slogging blindly.

A performing Umar'll be the MVP of this PAK side - people get excited with Sharjeel, but this guy is at another level when on song. On top of that, he can keep. Umar should be hell bent this time that if he is called back, either he bats in top 3 or don't bother. PAK must trust in players like Umar, Maqsood, Amin - players who can play proper attacking shots without much effort or losing balance and without slogging blindly.

Sadly Umar has regressed a lot since his glory days of 2009-10, and that was proven in World Cup 2015 and Wt20i 2016. He will be very good against average attacks but will fail to deliver in pressure situations against world class bowling and fielding units. In addition to that, he will 90% of the time throw his wicket away after getting a pretty 30 in the same fashion, and will fail to take his team home.

A reckless individual who failed to realise his potential so much that he is just not good enough anymore.

Sadly Umar has regressed a lot since his glory days of 2009-10, and that was proven in World Cup 2015 and Wt20i 2016. He will be very good against average attacks but will fail to deliver in pressure situations against world class bowling and fielding units. In addition to that, he will 90% of the time throw his wicket away after getting a pretty 30 in the same fashion, and will fail to take his team home.

A reckless individual who failed to realise his potential so much that he is just not good enough anymore.

U r caught in the same trap. Even Lara or Tendulkar has 3 failures out of 4 (if we take 50 as minimum for success), so UA getting out for 30 isnÂ’t the worse things, even 6/7 out of 8 innings for 2 reasons -

1. His 29 will be like 29 (24); not 29 (48). Means he is giving a fast start, and he isnÂ’t costing limited resources (balls). There are 6/7 batsmen in XI for a reason, who can have their time to build on that start.

2. If once or twice out of 8 innngs, this guy can bat till 35th over, some players will need to fix something to lose a game for PAK there after. Normally, Azhar AliÂ’s hundreds cost PAK the game.

It was foolish for PAK to try Umar at 7, which is extremely calculative spot. Latest game strategy is that teams donÂ’t take the asking pressure later, rather attack the new ball and donÂ’t allow the asking to grow. Game condition, playing rules and batting depth also helping that strategy - I give you two sets of XI for PAK

We can take Talat in n both XI in spot to the 3rd pacer, if itÂ’s not an usual batting belter.

Team A wonÂ’t lose embarrassing games, a very steady, solid unit that has a upper and lower limit. 2nd set is what you need to dominate the game - might have a hiding some days, but this unit will create fear in opponents.

Sarfraz is Captain and doing great, I can leave a space for him dropping Amin/FZ and opening with Hari (or dropping Maqsood keeping openers intact) in Team B, but thatÂ’s it.

PAKÂ’s CT win shouldnÂ’t be used as a standard yard stick for everything - Greece also won Euro with 7 men depending goal post and couple of forwards were fed long balls, in between noting in mid field; that didnÂ’t last much beyond Euro. The core of that team wasnÂ’t talented, but an experienced bunch of solid players who clicked together st one time and backed their strength, which was German style defending and being clinical at limited opportunities.

This is an exciting PAK bowling unit with a very good batting depth - top order should complement that depth, to post dominating totals like the Aussies did when they had 3 bowlers making XI on bowling merit, and then they are Strack, MoJo, Faulkner with bat coming at 8, 9 & 10. PAK top order is using this bowling strength & batting depth to build soft numbers - itÂ’ll be exposed badly at wrong time.

U r caught in the same trap. Even Lara or Tendulkar has 3 failures out of 4 (if we take 50 as minimum for success), so UA getting out for 30 isnÂ’t the worse things, even 6/7 out of 8 innings for 2 reasons -

1. His 29 will be like 29 (24); not 29 (48). Means he is giving a fast start, and he isnÂ’t costing limited resources (balls). There are 6/7 batsmen in XI for a reason, who can have their time to build on that start.

2. If once or twice out of 8 innngs, this guy can bat till 35th over, some players will need to fix something to lose a game for PAK there after. Normally, Azhar AliÂ’s hundreds cost PAK the game.

It was foolish for PAK to try Umar at 7, which is extremely calculative spot. Latest game strategy is that teams donÂ’t take the asking pressure later, rather attack the new ball and donÂ’t allow the asking to grow. Game condition, playing rules and batting depth also helping that strategy - I give you two sets of XI for PAK

We can take Talat in n both XI in spot to the 3rd pacer, if itÂ’s not an usual batting belter.

Team A wonÂ’t lose embarrassing games, a very steady, solid unit that has a upper and lower limit. 2nd set is what you need to dominate the game - might have a hiding some days, but this unit will create fear in opponents.

Sarfraz is Captain and doing great, I can leave a space for him dropping Amin/FZ and opening with Hari (or dropping Maqsood keeping openers intact) in Team B, but thatÂ’s it.

PAKÂ’s CT win shouldnÂ’t be used as a standard yard stick for everything - Greece also won Euro with 7 men depending goal post and couple of forwards were fed long balls, in between noting in mid field; that didnÂ’t last much beyond Euro. The core of that team wasnÂ’t talented, but an experienced bunch of solid players who clicked together st one time and backed their strength, which was German style defending and being clinical at limited opportunities.

This is an exciting PAK bowling unit with a very good batting depth - top order should complement that depth, to post dominating totals like the Aussies did when they had 3 bowlers making XI on bowling merit, and then they are Strack, MoJo, Faulkner with bat coming at 8, 9 & 10. PAK top order is using this bowling strength & batting depth to build soft numbers - itÂ’ll be exposed badly at wrong time.

It's not that complex tbh. His strike rate since 2012 has decreased from 87 to 84 and his average has also decreased from 40-39 to 34. It's not that he provides a 29 off 24 every day, everytime he has come in the 20th-25th over, he still does the same thing, get to a 25 or 30 before trying to hit out and throws his wicket away. Earlier on in his career, he was able to grind his way out to score fifties atleast, now he is just looking to be either way too aggressive or defensive and easily falls into the bowlers trap like Afridi. His productive shot of inside out slog over mid off is his bane in International cricket. He has got out to that shot since 2015 more often than he has scored a boundary with that shot. Pakistan management, yes, has played a role in his regression to a certain degree by pushing him further down the order since 2011, from no 4 till no 6. But his performances haven't either merited a top order position since then. His performance in 2016 world t20i showed where he batted at no. 4, he was still not able to go the distance. Instead he just got some painful knocks. just over 100 strike rate, that didn't serve any purpose for the team. His last good performance in T20i came against Australia in 2014 wt20 where he was able to go till the end and really take on the bowling attack. And in ODI's I think it was against Afghanistan with his century in Asia Cup 2014 where he played well. Otherwise all of his knocks have had a very pattern.

When he started back in 2009, he would rotate the strike till his 30s and would go for boundaries afterwards while still looking for strike rotation. Now when he gets to 30s, he is only looking to get boundaries.

It's not that complex tbh. His strike rate since 2012 has decreased from 87 to 84 and his average has also decreased from 40-39 to 34. It's not that he provides a 29 off 24 every day, everytime he has come in the 20th-25th over, he still does the same thing, get to a 25 or 30 before trying to hit out and throws his wicket away. Earlier on in his career, he was able to grind his way out to score fifties atleast, now he is just looking to be either way too aggressive or defensive and easily falls into the bowlers trap like Afridi. His productive shot of inside out slog over mid off is his bane in International cricket. He has got out to that shot since 2015 more often than he has scored a boundary with that shot. Pakistan management, yes, has played a role in his regression to a certain degree by pushing him further down the order since 2011, from no 4 till no 6. But his performances haven't either merited a top order position since then. His performance in 2016 world t20i showed where he batted at no. 4, he was still not able to go the distance. Instead he just got some painful knocks. just over 100 strike rate, that didn't serve any purpose for the team. His last good performance in T20i came against Australia in 2014 wt20 where he was able to go till the end and really take on the bowling attack. And in ODI's I think it was against Afghanistan with his century in Asia Cup 2014 where he played well. Otherwise all of his knocks have had a very pattern.

When he started back in 2009, he would rotate the strike till his 30s and would go for boundaries afterwards while still looking for strike rotation. Now when he gets to 30s, he is only looking to get boundaries.

He'll do better than Azhar, MoHa, Malik, Sarfraz even in his worst days on wickets that has pace and bounce. It takes Azhar Ali whole session before he can hit a boundary through off-side, that too on front foot - and that guy opens in ODI...........